There is a common image that people have in their minds of the wizard or witch of days of old, wondering through a misty forest, singing to the trees and carrying a long walking staff. Said wizard or witch is often in a hooded cloak and a long robe. Sometimes a wolf accompanies this magical […]
Witchy Tools: Drum
The first drum that was used was actually the human body. Keeping rhythm by patting the thigh or beating on the chest or even by clapping or snapping the fingers created sound that resonated deep into the physical being but also brought the person completely into the NOW and unified the consciousness with Spirit. Over […]
Witchy Tools: Witch Bells
For my next post on Witchy Tools, I introduce you to the Witch Bells. Bells have often been used by witches of many different traditions and ethnic backgrounds. Bells are used to summon the Divine, as well as to ward off negative energies. Witch Bells are often attached to clothing, talismans, sacred instruments and even […]
Witchy Tools: Witch Hat
I know that some may be thinking that this is actually a post about fashion. To a certain degree, you may be correct. But there are aspects of fashion to which some are oblivious, and so I feel that it is important to address this fact when it comes to the Craft. After all, not […]
Witchy Tools: Poppets
Some folks will look at this post and the accompanying photo and only think about Voodoo and what they perceive to be the “black arts.” So, first off, I want to mention that Voodoo is an art within the Craft and it is a legitimate one at that. The term Voodoo is actually from the […]